Several recently reported cross-cultural studies show the correlation between social conservatism and intelligence is lower than previously thought.
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A short history of research into the links between genes and intelligence.
Consciousness is one of the most mysterious phenomena we know of. But evidence is emerging that it might just be a very special kind of information processing.
An experiment providing interactive games for orang-utans is showing the potential for digital technology to enrich the lives of zoo animals.
Australian birds are arguably among the smartest in the world, displaying complex behaviours comparable to those observed in great apes.
As machines get ever more complex as we strive to make them complete more complex tasks, it’s time to ask again: will they ever be able to think? But what is thinking anyway?
The study of human intelligence dates back well over 100 years. And the core disagreement between researchers and theorists is whether differences are genetic or largely influenced by the environment.
The tactics used by America’s current and potential future enemies are constantly changing. Higher education can help by producing graduates able to work in intelligence communities.
Recent research out of the UK has identified a genetic “general academic achievement factor”. Does this pave the way for genetically testing babies for intelligence?
People shouldn’t let these tricky puzzlers reinforce their misguided notion that they stink at math.
Whether the story is true or not, we’ve seen that old threats still give intelligence agencies the jitters, even in the digital age.
New research found that a programme aimed at changing pupils’ mindsets had no significant impact on their attainment.
Kids who think being good at mathematics is just a matter of God-given talent are less likely to pursue math-related fields. But research says this kind of belief is misguided.
Australia made progress on restoring trade and sharing intelligence on Islamic State in Iraq. Iran was less open to accepting the return of asylum seekers, which may prove a blessing in disguise.
As our definitions of what intelligence is change, it might become possible to teach it.
Frank Moorhouse is known primarily – but not exclusively – for his award-winning fiction such as the Edith Triology. In more recent times, he has turned his considerable talents to the role of the Australian…
Who do you think would do better at school or in the workplace: someone who is smart, but lazy, or someone who is not naturally brilliant but will keep working at a problem until they get it right? Intuitively…
Sydney is slowly returning to normal after police brought an end to a 16-hour siege in a Martin Place cafe in the early hours of Tuesday morning. The perpetrator, Man Haron Monis, and two hostages, Katrina…
Earlier this week, the United States Senate Select Committee on Intelligence released its report on the CIA’s post-9/11 program of detaining and interrogating suspected terrorists during the Bush administration…
The US Senate has released the executive summary of a long-withheld report on harsh interrogation techniques used by the CIA in the post-9/11 era. Previously undisclosed techniques have been revealed and…
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